Accounting Technician

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Department History - 315900 Career Area Accounting/Finance/Auditing Posting Open Date 09/22/2026 Application Deadline 09/25/2026 Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA) Position Title Accounting Technician Position Number 20010407 Vacancy ID S028093 Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Temporary Hours per week 10 Work Schedule

Monday - Friday

Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $24.00 per hour Proposed Start Date 09/28/2026 Estimated Duration of Appointment 1 to 6 months

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

This position is assigned to the Department of History, one of the largest academic departments within the College of Arts and Sciences. The Department is committed to the purposes of a research university, to the teaching of history at the undergraduate level as a core discipline in a liberal arts education, and to the training of graduate students. This Department is the leading history department in the Southeast and ranks eleventh in the nation. The Department of History is comprised of 50 full-time faculty and teaching assistant positions. The Department carries approximately 325 undergraduate majors, 185 second-majors; 350 minors, approximately 130 graduate students, and enrolls 3,250 students in classes each semester. Within the faculty ranks, there is a Departmental Chairman, Associate Chair, and Directors of the Graduate and Undergraduate Programs. From the SHRA ranks, there is an administrative and support staff of six full-time positions. The primary objective of the Department of History is to provide high-level research, teaching, and service to the citizens of the State of North Carolina.

Position Summary

The position primarily processes, maintains, and monitors financial accounting data, as well as generates routine reports. Technical accounting work includes responsibility for maintaining accounting records, ensuring data accuracy, and following regulations and procedures. The selected candidate is responsible for pre/post award and support to the business services coordinators in monitoring and closing out grant accounts. This position will report to the department business manager.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency and one year of experience in accounting work; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Management Preferences

Prior experience working with Connect Carolina, Tableau reporting, and Infoporte.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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